Tucked away in a beautifully landscaped setting, this 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home feels like a private wooded escape. Step from your backyard into Executive Estates park with walking trails, playground, tennis and basketball courts - a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Inside, enjoy vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, and an elegant neutral palette filled with natural light. The great room features a stately wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen offers granite counters. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a primary suite with its own bath. The unfinished lower level provides storage, space for expansion, and access to the oversized two-car garage. Relax on the rear deck overlooking peaceful wooded views, mature trees, and blooming hydrangeas. With multiple parking areas and a hidden storage bay, this home offers privacy, charm, and timeless appeal. Truly one of Upper Merion’s best-kept secrets.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$291Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Luisa Ramondo• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $3,871 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
Well maintained and move in ready home! This home has warm neutral paint throughout. The main level has a large living room and family room. Upstairs there is large master bedroom and two additional nice sized bedrooms. The fourth room has built in...
shelves for a great office space.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tonya Kulp
Redfin Associate agent
Sale and tax history for 188 Arden Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC2158696
Apr 14, 2026
Sold
$675,000
$291/sq ft
Mar 20, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 11, 2026
Price Changed
$674,999
$291/sq ft
Jan 21, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Nov 7, 2025
Price Changed
$699,900
$301/sq ft
Oct 29, 2025
Listed
$715,000
$308/sq ft
Oct 24, 2025
Coming Soon
$715,000
$308/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC619432
Oct 31, 2019
Sold
$445,000
$192/sq ft
Oct 26, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2019
Contingent
—
Sep 11, 2019
Price Changed
$450,000
$194/sq ft
Aug 19, 2019
Price Changed
$469,900
$202/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Price Changed
$475,000
$205/sq ft
Jul 25, 2019
Listed
$485,000
$209/sq ft
+50
Spectacular 3-4 Bedroom Wooded Hideaway situated at the base of a gorgeously landscaped and secluded hillside lot. Literally, stroll through your rear yard to the immediately adjacent Township Parkland which provides incredible privacy as well as a wonderfully appointed Playground. These inspiring grounds with a Gazebo, pond, mature trees as well as newly planted pachysandra, hydrangeas and azaleas are sure to captivate and soothe. This is undoubtedly one of the most unique and well-kept secrets within the Upper Merion Area School District. Inside you will find a chic, neutral color palette, abundant natural light, plantation shutters, vaulted ceilings, hardwoods, track lighting, and a stately wood burning fireplace in the great room as well as a separate family room offering plenty of space for main level lounging. The kitchen boasts ceramic tile floors, granite countertops, sleek black appliances including newer refrigerator, plenty of prep and cabinet space, and a convection oven. Off the rear is a large wooden deck with incredible views of the surrounding natural scenery and frequent wildlife! Upstairs, you'll find three well-appointed bedrooms as well as two bathrooms and a possible fourth bedroom, office, or den with convenient built-ins. The Master Bedroom has it's very own en-suite bath. The large unfinished basement offers a rough-in for a third bathroom, large storage closet, and plenty of space for recreation, or anything you can imagine. The basement provides access to the attached oversized two car garage. Outside the garage, you will find parking space for multiple cars and a newly paved, winding driveway that begins at the hilltop with a Parking Pad for 2-3 additional vehicles; there is Plenty of Private Parking here! Another bonus garage/storage bay beneath the reaer deck contains a weather proof pop-up shed that conveys with the sale. Other Noteworthy Features: Newer Roof; New Water Heater; New 200 AMP Electrical Panel; New Landscaping and Decorative Stone Gravel Front Patio; Two Bedrooms, Living Room and Dining Room have been Freshly Painted; New Washer and Dryer; Close Proximity to commuter routes to Philly and surrounding suburbs including I-76, I-476, I-276, Rts 202 and 422, and the Norristown High Speed Line. This is the one!
TREND #6422058
Sep 18, 2014
Sold
$429,000
$185/sq ft
Aug 16, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2014
Listed
$429,000
$185/sq ft
+13
BRIGHT MLS #1003002848
Sep 18, 2014
Sold
$429,000
$185/sq ft
Jul 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2014
Listed
$429,000
$185/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1990
Sold
$200,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 1987
Sold
$190,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 12, 1985
Sold
$134,500
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1981
Sold
$112,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,184 (+8.4%)
2025
$7,549 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,277 (+6.4%)
2023
$6,837 (+4.5%)
2022
$6,544 (+3.2%)
2021
$6,342 (+4.6%)
2020
$6,060 (+1.7%)
2019
$5,957 (+1.8%)
2018
$5,851 (+1.9%)
2017
$5,742 (+5.5%)
2015
$5,444 (+3.8%)
2014
$5,244
2013
$5,244 (+3.4%)
2011
$5,070 (+6.1%)
2010
$4,780 (+3.8%)
2009
$4,605
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
78 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,322
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
580000634001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished, Walkout Level, Garage Access
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 78.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,322
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,026
County Tax: $1,207
School Tax: $5,522
Tax Assessed Value: $230,000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $7,756
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: UPPER MERION AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Northwest on Montgomery Ave to Left on Arden Rd
Municipality: UPPER MERION TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,322
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 580000634001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roberts El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Upper Merion Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Upper Merion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gulph Mills, PA • 19428
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$714,000 – $865,000
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